Fambul Tok International awarded the My Hero award at the 2010 My Hero Film Festival! You can read more about it on our blog.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Former Commander Mohamed Savage apologizes to the people of Kono
“I’m not happy for what happened. During the war I lived with thousands of soldiers, rebels and civilians but tonight I’m alone asking for forgiveness. I know there are still pains in the hearts of people and what happened was not good and that is why I’m asking for forgiveness.” These were the words… Read more »
Engaging the Sierra Leonean Community in London
While the main focus of FTI’s reconciliation and healing work must be within Sierra Leone itself, there are many Sierra Leoneans abroad who were also affected by the conflict and who still keep in close touch with family and friends at home, visiting when they can. It is important that they are able to participate… Read more »
Fambul Tok to launch ‘Wi na wan fambul’ campaign
Fambul Tok International, Sierra Leone announces it will launch the ‘wi na wan fambul’ (we are one family) campaign early next year. The campaign will aim to strengthen reconciliation and for all Sierra Leoneans to know that despite their political affiliations they are from one big family. Addressing members of the press on Monday, October… Read more »
“Our community has been transformed”
Members of Upper Kamadugu section, Sengbeh chiefdom, Koinadugu district have expressed the desire to work as one family for the development of their community. They see this as a result of the rapid changes taking place since they appeased their ancestors. According to the section chief, before they began Fambul Tok in their community, they… Read more »
Seeking Forgiveness
During Sierra Leone’s devastating Civil War, Tombudu town was the scene of multiple atrocities. A military commander called Colonel Savage gave the orders for these terrible crimes. Now he has returned with Fambul Tok to beg his people for forgiveness.
Claudia Verónica Ágreda Ajquí joins FTI Advisory Board
Born and raised in Guatemala, Claudia Verónica Ágreda Ajquí’ has applied her formidable scholarship and dedicated activism towards improving the lives of the people of Central America. Currently a program officer for the justice access and food security programs for the Central American regional office of DanChurchAid (DCA), a major Danish NGO, Claudia has… Read more »
Fambul Tok’s film trailer takes first place at My HERO Short Film Festival 2010
The MY HERO Project uses “media and technology to celebrate the best of humanity and to empower young people to realize their own potential to effect positive change in the world.” Harnessing the idealism of youth and the power of storytelling, MY HERO encourages young people to submit stories, art and short films about their… Read more »
Elinor Sisulu Joins FTI Advisory Board
Passionately dedicated to the written word and to human rights, writer and activist Elinor Sisulu has a natural affinity for the work of Fambul Tok—both as a storyteller and as an advocate. As a scholar, she brings keen insight into the forces shaping policy around development assistance and in particular, the lives of women… Read more »
Human Rights Commissioner commends Fambul Tok
Commissioner of Sierra Leone’s Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) has acknowledged the work of Fambul Tok in the country. Yasmin Fofanah (nee Jusu Sheriff), answering questions from the public on the nation’s TV on October 7, 2010, commended Fambul Tok for reconciling people and communities. She went on to state that Fambul Tok should step in to… Read more »
PPP News and Events
Peace mother becomes first female town chief in Darsalam
A peace mother who was charged with the task of charge coordinating activities of her colleagues in Darsalam,Kasunko chiefdom Koinadugu district was recently chosen as the very first female town chief ever in the history of Darsalam 1 in Kasunko Kakelain chiefdom Koinadugu district. Madam Neneh Binta Barrie was... Read More >
68 Teacher coordinators undergo training on transitional justice /management of school clubs
A total of sixty eight teacher cooridinators from 34 junior secondary schools in Kailahun.Moyamba,Pujehun and Koinadugu districts have just concluded training sessions in various district headquarters towns. These sessions helped teachers to strengthen their work on transitional justice and management of peace clubs in their various districts.It was organised... Read More >